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Wizard of Oz's Last Surviving Munchkin Jerry Maren Dies at 98
People ^ | 6/6/2018 | Stephanie Petit

Posted on 06/06/2018 9:55:16 AM PDT by simpson96

The last living Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz has died.

Jerry Maren, who memorably welcomed Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) to Munchkinland in the classic 1939 film as part of the Lollipop Guild, died last week at a San Diego nursing care facility, TMZ reported. The actor was laid to rest over the weekend at Forest Lawn in Hollywood, said the outlet.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Maren was the final surviving Munchkin actor from the 124 little people who starred in The Wizard of Oz. The bio on his Instagram page also states, “Last living munchkin from the Wizard of Oz.”

Maren was close to his nieces and nephews after his wife Elizabeth, who was also a little person, died in 2011 at age 69, TMZ reports.

The actor appeared in TV bits on popular shows over the years including The Twilight Zone, Seinfeld and Bewitched, according to IMDB. His most recent role was back in 2010, when he appeared in the movie Dahmer vs. Gacy.

However, he is best remembered for being in the middle of the Lollipop Guild trio donning green and presenting Garland with a giant candy.


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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: hollywood; munchkins; obituary; oz; wizardofoz
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To: dfwgator
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21 posted on 06/06/2018 10:17:05 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: Leaning Right

Olivia de Havilland, at age 101.

Thank you I did not know that, and living in Paris.


22 posted on 06/06/2018 10:17:54 AM PDT by Jolla
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To: ETL

I remember growing up, when they showed The Wizard of Oz on TV, once a year, it was an event.


23 posted on 06/06/2018 10:18:25 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Jerry Maren, 97, last surviving Munchkin, dies

24 posted on 06/06/2018 10:20:12 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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25 posted on 06/06/2018 10:23:40 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: simpson96

The Wizard of Oz was Hollywood’s first “chick flick.” It’s the story of two women who fight to the death over a pair of designer shoes.


26 posted on 06/06/2018 10:25:26 AM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: simpson96

Good character actor who happened to be ‘little.’ Showed up in lots of roles over the years and always was good at them. Last two roles credited at IMDB were at age 90!


27 posted on 06/06/2018 10:25:43 AM PDT by JohnBovenmyer (Waiting for the tweets to hatch!)
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To: dfwgator
I remember growing up, when they showed The Wizard of Oz

I still watch it every now and then. Brings me back.

28 posted on 06/06/2018 10:25:45 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: AppyPappy

I believe him. Judy Garland was screwed up by her mother and weak father long before MGM.


29 posted on 06/06/2018 10:30:33 AM PDT by stellaluna
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To: simpson96
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30 posted on 06/06/2018 10:36:47 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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31 posted on 06/06/2018 10:37:51 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: Red Badger
I always thought the Lollipop Guild were children dressed as adults

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32 posted on 06/06/2018 10:39:32 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: ETL

Jerry was 19, but looked like 9......................


33 posted on 06/06/2018 10:42:09 AM PDT by Red Badger (When Obama and VJ go to prison for treason, will Roseanne get her show back?...)
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34 posted on 06/06/2018 10:52:34 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: ETL

I remember that episode! One of my favorites!............................


35 posted on 06/06/2018 10:59:05 AM PDT by Red Badger (When Obama and VJ go to prison for treason, will Roseanne get her show back?...)
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To: simpson96

RIP.


36 posted on 06/06/2018 11:09:36 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: Jolla

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43553825


37 posted on 06/06/2018 11:11:50 AM PDT by morphing libertarian ( Build Kate's Wall)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

All doing their best W.C. Fields’ impressions. :-P


38 posted on 06/06/2018 11:14:48 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: ETL

Dig the Sonny Bono moustache.


39 posted on 06/06/2018 11:16:24 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: dfwgator
I remember growing up, when they showed The Wizard of Oz on TV, once a year, it was an event.

Me, too.

It usually came on in March at the dawn of Spring. It truly was an event at our house, with my friends and I anticipating it for days before it showed.

40 posted on 06/06/2018 11:17:24 AM PDT by Skooz (Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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